Mental Wellness
Mental wellness refers to a wide range of mental health conditions that affect our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. Many people have mental health concerns from time to time; but a mental health concern becomes an illness when ongoing signs and symptoms cause frequent stress and affect your ability to function.
Factors that contribute to mental health problems include:
- Biological factors, such as genes or brain chemistry.
- Life experiences, such as trauma or abuse.
- Family history of mental health problems.
Mental health problems are common, but treatment and help are available. People with mental health problems can get better and many recovers completely.
Intercare healthcare professionals may help with early diagnosis and treatment. Our doctors can also refer to a wide network of mental health specialists. The following Intercare health professionals have a special interest in mental health.
Eastern Cape
Gonubie
Walmer
Gauteng
Sandton
Silver Lakes
Woodhill
KwaZulu-Natal
Western Cape
Century City
Panorama
Tyger Valley
Dr Jaco-Niel de Villiers
General medical practitioner
Dr Jaco-Niel de Villiers(MBChB) graduated from the University of Stellenbosch in 2012. He has a very inquisitive nature with special interests in internal medicine, psychiatry and HIV management.
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Dr Yolande Louw
General medical practitioner
Dr Yolande Louw completed her medical degree(MBChB) at the University of Pretoria in 2003. She has special interests in infectious diseases, immunology, childhood and adult immunizations and travel medicine. She loves running and travelling.
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Dr Ilse Wydeman
General medical practitioner
Dr Ilse Wydeman (MBChB) graduated from the University of the Free State in 2008. She has a special interest in preventative medicine, including childhood vaccinations and travel medicine. Dr Wydeman enjoys gardening, travelling, cooking and spending quality time with her loved ones.
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Dr Lynda Pascoe
General medical practitioner
Dr Lynda Pascoe graduated from the University of Cape Town in 1984. She received her honours degree in reproductive biology, cum laude, in 2003. She has special interests in gynaecology and psychiatry and enjoys playing the piano in her free time.
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Dr Petro van der Merwe
General medical practitioner
Dr Petro van der Merwe graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2000. She has a special interest in general family medicine. She loves travelling and spending time with loved ones.
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Dr Mpho Selepe
General medical practitioner
Dr. Mpho Selepe graduated from the University of Witwatersrand in 2010. He is a multifaceted General Medical Practitioner. Dr. Selepe is an advanced trauma life support instructor and a certified travel medicine specialist. He has special interests in Cardiovascular- and Metabolic Diseases including Diabetes and Hypertension, Male Sexual Health, Female Health and Family Planning, Paediatrics, Mental Health as well as Surgery in especially Male circumcision and other small surgical procedures.
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Dr Saville Furman
General medical practitioner
Dr Saville Furman (MBChB FCFP(SA)) graduated from the University of Cape Town in 1973. He was awarded the Boz Fehler Fellowship in 1991 for furthering Continuing Medical Education of General Practitioners in South Africa. Previously Dr Furman was a lecturer at UCT and his current involvement in the community includes giving talks to colleagues at hospitals, schools and senior citizens.
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Dr Daniel Scheffler
General medical practitioner
Dr Daniel Scheffler (MBChB) graduated from the University of Stellenbosch in 1994. He has extensive international experience and has worked in Namibia, Kenya, Indonesia, Thailand and the UK. He holds a certificate in Diving and Submarine Medicine and is a Diving Medical Examiner for sport and commercial divers. Dr Scheffler enjoys surfing and mountain climbing with his family during his free time.
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Dr Egbert Weis
General medical practitioner
Dr Egbert Weis received his medical degree from the University of Stellenbosch in 1992; he also graduated as a civil engineer. He has a special interest in paediatrics. Furthermore, he has completed an advanced diabetics course. Dr Weis enjoys cycling in his free time.
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Dr Jacques Du Plooy
General medical practitioner
Dr Jacques Du Plooy received his medical degree from the University of Pretoria in 2004. He has a special interest in internal medicine. He enjoys spending time with friends and family in his free time.
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Dr Michele Brink
General medical practitioner
Dr Michele Brink (MBChB) graduated from the University of Stellenbosch in 1993. She enjoys all facets of general practise. In her free time she enjoys road running and reading.
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Dr Conrad De Klerk
General medical practitioner
Dr de Klerk (MBBCh) graduated from Wits University in 1993, after which he worked in the UK for 5 years in Psychiatry, Casualty and Oncology hospital departments. He has a keen interest in the emotional wellbeing of people as this is often overlooked and undertreated, and is well versed in treating depression and anxiety disorders. Tennis, road running and mountain biking are his after-hour interests and he likes guitaring and singing.
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Dr Marijke Linde
General medical practitioner
Dr Marijke Linde completed her medical degree at the University of Pretoria. She has since gained experience in travel medicine, emergency medicine and general medicine. Dr Linde likes spending time with her family in her free time.
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Dr Candice Harris
General medical practitioner
Dr Candice Harris currently practices as a general practitioner with a special interest in HIV medicine. She holds a Bachelor of Science (1995), Bachelor of Nursing (1999), Master of Science (Nursing)(2002), Doctor of Philosophy (Midwifery and HIV)(2004), and Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (2008) all at the University of Witwatersrand. Dr Harris also has a diploma in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Care at the University of Johannesburg (2004) and a diploma in HIV Management (Colleges of Medicine, South Africa)(2011).
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Dr Sandhia Nana
General medical practitioner
Dr Sandhia Nana graduated from the University of Witwatersrand in 1988. She completed a post-graduate diploma in diabetes and has a special interest in family medicine and diabetes medicine. She enjoys travelling and spending time with her family in her free time.
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Dr Phil Meyer
General medical practitioner
Dr Phil Meyer obtained his MBChB from the University of Pretoria, 1980. He then went into the Military for eight years, where after he went into private practice in Brits for 18 years. He joined Intercare in 2009. Dr Meyer has special interests in asthma, psychiatry and urology.
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Dr Etienne van der Spuy
General medical practitioner
Dr Etienne van der Spuy completed his studies in 1988 from the University of Stellenbosch. He obtained his Canadian licence (LMCC) in 1995 whilst working there. He enjoys all aspects of general practice and has recently started trail running in addition to the odd game of golf.
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Dr Marieta Witthuhn
General medical practitioner
Dr Marieta Witthuhn (MBChB) received her medical degree from the University of Pretoria in 1983. She loves nature and spending time in the outdoors.
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Dr Mark van Staden
General medical practitioner
Dr. Mark van Staden obtained his MBChB degree at the University of Pretoria in 2008. He has been in private practice since 2013. Dr. van Staden has special interests in Child Health, Psychiatry as well as Mental and Sexual Health and Wellness.
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Dr Chelna Marais
General medical practitioner
Dr Chelna Marais completed her studies at the University of Stellenbosch. She also has a diploma in obstetrics and anaesthetics. Dr Marais enjoys all aspects of general practice but has special interests in woman’s health, paediatrics and diabetes. She enjoys adventurous travels and spending time with her family and friends during her leisure time.
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Dr. Chantal De Pinheiro
General practitioner
Dr. Chantal De Pinheiro graduated in 2014 from the University of Witwatersrand. She also has a diploma in Child health and a special interest in paediatrics and diabetes.
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Dr Francois de Necker
General medical practitioner
Dr de Necker (MBChB) graduated from the University of the Free State in 2008. He also has a honours degree in Biochemistry. Dr Francois has a special interest in surgery. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two young daughters.
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Dr Deserè Ferreira
General practitioner
Dr. Desere Ferreira obtained her medical degree(MBChB) at Pretoria University in 2003. After 14 years of working as a GP in Umhlanga, she and her family relocated to Irene in January 2019. She has a special interest in aesthetic medicine, weight loss, small surgical procedures, and psychiatry. She also keeps up to date with the latest trends in treating ADHD. She loves traveling with her husband and four children.
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Dr Morné Strydom
General practitioner
Dr. Morné Strydom is a dynamic practicing medical practitioner and extraordinary lecturer at the Department of Pharmacology, University of Pretoria. He is an Associate Clinical Pharmacologist of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa with a keen interest in pharmacogenomics, academic and clinical research. With a background in the pharmaceutical industry, he is experienced in clinical research and management, with global exposure in an international organization. He graduated from the University of Pretoria with a Bachelor in Medical Sciences, Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery, Masters of Medical Pharmacology, and a Doctorate (Ph.D.) in the field of snake venom research. With attention to detail and a passion to teach, patients can expect an empowering clinical consultation with food for thought.
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Dr Christine Venter
General medical practitioner
Dr. Christine Venter (MBChB) graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2013. She has a special interest in women’s health and lifestyle management for chronic diseases. She also has a passion for Paediatrics. In her free time, she enjoys sewing, reading and running.
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DR Thembisa Sitsila
General medical practitioner
Dr Thembisa Sitsila qualified as a medical practitioner from the University of KwaZulu Natal. She obtained post-graduate qualifications in Occupational Health and HIV Management in the Workplace at the University of Stellenbosch. She worked in the public sector where she was involved with HIV research and management whilst advancing her studies as a Family Practitioner through the University of KwaZulu Natal. Since 2018, she worked in private practice. Her main areas of interest are HIV Management, Emergency Care, Women & Maternal Health and Paediatrics. She also has a passion for public health matters and is currently completing her studies as a Family Practitioner.
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Dr Rianné Ahlers
General medical practitioner
Dr. Ahlers studied medicine at the University of Pretoria and graduated in 2014. She has a keen passion for people and optimizing general health. Dr. Ahlers has a special interest in dermatology and family health. She firmly believes in addressing all the different aspects of a problem and not just the symptom a patient presents with. She enjoys the outdoors and spending time with friends and family.
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Dr Andreoulla Christodoulou
General medical practitioner
Dr Andreoulla Christodoulou received her medical degree in 1982 from the University of Pretoria. She has many years of experience in family practice medicine. She has a special interest in Women’s Health, including full gynaecological examinations and pap smears as well as small surgical procedures
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Dr Lynn Gumede
General medical practitioner
Dr Lynn Gumede trained in Cuba as a medical practitioner. She did the integration program in South Africa and obtained her MBChB degree from the University of Stellenbosch. She’s been working in the Pietermaritzburg area for the past 10 years. She is a well-experienced general practitioner and has extensive experience working in the ER department. Dr Gumede has a passion for healing the sick in a holistic and family-friendly manner and the prevention and treatment of diseases.
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Dr Diana Griffiths
General medical practitioner
Dr. Diana Griffiths completed her medical degree at The University of Stellenbosch. Prior to this she studied a Bachelor of Arts degree at Rhodes and was a professional ballet dancer for Cape Town City Ballet! Her impetus for holistic healing transpired during her Honours degree at UCT, where she graduated Cum Laude. Her innovative and curious spirit led her to develop groundbreaking work in the dance world by teaching ballet to disabled people. It was during this time she developed a fascination and love for medicine, in particular Integrative Medicine. She is a firm believer in the healing power of art and movement as a treatment modality for those suffering from chronic illnesses. A kind and caring soul, she is passionate about Paediatrics, having done her community service at the Rahima Moosa Mother and Child hospital. Here she showed a particular affinity for the Empilweni Clinic, treating children living with HIV and working closely with phenomenal Specialists in the field. In her spare time, she enjoys being a triathlete, playing the piano, writing, yoga, travelling, snorkeling and even sky diving! She values meaningful relationships and has a gentle manner in her approach to patients. Someone you’ll feel comfortable and at ease with when entering her consultation room.
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